CEFZIL (Cefprozil)

Cefzil Information

Cefzil is a drug whose ingredients contain some elements that are meant to fight bacteria from inside the human body. Cefzil is a drug belonging to a wide range of medicines called cephalosporins. It is also widely known as Cefprozil.

Cefzil Indication

Cefzil is normally prescribed in the case of patients who suffer from various types of infections caused by bacteria. Such infections are:

Bronchitis
Ear infections
Tonsillitis
Skin infections

There are other disorders for which Cefzil has an effect that have not been mentioned here.

Cefzil Warning

Cefzil must not be taken without your personal physician’s approval. You might not be allowed to take Cefprozil if you have had several previous allergic reactions to any type of penicilin or to cephalosporin.
Cephalosporin is not recommended in the treatment of patients who are suffering from gastrointestinal disease (for example colitis) or from any type of kidney disorders. If a treatment with Cefzil is however necessary, the dosage is usually lowered and the patient is monitored during his treatment with this drug.
Among Cefzil’s main ingredients there is phenylalanine. Therefore, phenylketonurics must not start a treatment with this drug (even if it is at a minimal dosage) without consent from a doctor.
Cefzil is a Category B FDA Pregnancy drug, therefore it should not cause any harm to an unborn child if the pregnant mother is following a treatment with Cefprozil. However, it is not recommended for a woman who is pregnant, or is planning to be so soon, to start a treatment with Cefzil without first discussing it with her personal doctor. It has not been clearly established whether Cefzil can pass into breast milk, therefore, if you are nursing an infant, you should not start a treatment with this drug on your own, without first discussing it with your doctor.

Cefzil Intake Guidelines

If you are following a treatment with Cefzil, you should take it exactly how your doctor has told you to. If you have any further questions regarding the treatment, you should consult a doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse.
It is recommended that the patient should accompany each dose of Cefzil with a glass of water. Taking Cefzil should not upset your stomach; therefore you can take this drug without eating first. However, if you do find this drug stomach upsetting, try taking it with food or milk.
In order to obtain the best results from your treatment with Cefzil, it is recommended that you take it on a regular basis. You should not stop your treatment with Cefzil without your doctor’s consent even if you start feeling better.

Cefzil Dosage

It is best that you acquire the dosage of Cefzil that suits you best from your personal doctor, as it depends on a wide range of factors (it can differ from one person to another).

Cefzil Overdose

The known symptoms of an overdose with Cefzil are:

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal cramps
Numbness
Seizures
Tingling of the legs or arms
muscle spasms

If you happen to experience some of these symptoms you should seek medical attention immediately. Inform you doctor at once.

Cefzil Missed Dose

You should avoid missing a dose of this drug. If you do miss one, you should take it as soon as you remember to. Try to space the other doses throughout that day evenly, then continue with your regular schedule. You must not take a double dose of Cefzil without permission from your personal doctor.

Cefzil Side Effects

Cefzil can lead to some of the next serious allergic reactions and side effects:

Difficulty while breathing
Throat closing
Swelling of the tongue, face or lips
Rash, itching, redness
Hives
Bloody stool
Severe nausea, diarrhea or vomiting
Mucus in the stool
Abnormal bleeding or bruising

If you are experiencing any of these ailments, stop your treatment with Cefzil and inform your physician.
Cefzil can also lead to less serious and more common side effects such as:

Mild nausea
Mouth yeast infection
Vagina yeast infection

If you are experiencing these side effects you can continue your treatment but please inform your physician at once.
There are other side effects which could also occur if you are taking this drug. Tell your doctor if you feel anything disturbing or unusual while taking Cefzil.

Cefzil Drug Reactions

Cefzil reacts with other medicines such as:

Probenecid
Warfarin
Loop diuretic
Some antibiotics

Inform you doctor if you are taking any additional medicines of this kind apart from Cefzil. He might lower your Cefzil dosage or monitor the way your body reacts to the treatment.
Cefzil can react to other drugs that have not been mentioned here. Inform your doctor if you are following any other treatments.